Processing/LNG
GSPL Commissions Pipeline Linking Chhara LNG Terminal to Gas Grid in Gujarat, India
Developed by Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL), the 36-inch diameter pipeline has a capacity of 18 million standard cubic meters per day and was built at an estimated cost of $78.3 million.
More European Refineries Face Closures or Conversion by 2035, Industry Panel Warns
European oil refineries will have to adapt to the energy transition or face a heightened risk of closure by 2035, a panel of executives said at the Financial Times Commodities Global Summit in Lausanne on Monday.
How Ukraine’s Gas Storage, Pipeline Network Could Boost U.S. LNG Under Trump
The U.S. administration suggested this week the United States could help run and possibly own Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure as part of a ceasefire deal with Russia.
China’s LNG Slowdown Frees Up Supply for Europe’s Depleted Gas Storage
China’s imports of liquefied natural gas have sputtered this year, freeing up volumes that are helping Europe restock its rapidly dwindling supplies following a harsh winter.
Venezuela’s Opposition Proposes Energy Reform to Open Pipelines, Refineries to Foreign Investment
Venezuela’s opposition has proposed sweeping energy reforms that would shrink state oil firm PDVSA and open up oil fields, refineries, and pipeline infrastructure to international investors — a move aimed at attracting support from the U.S. and global energy companies.
Trump Administration Moves to Open More Alaska Land for Oil, Gas, LNG Projects
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Thursday announced steps to open up more acreage for oil and gas leasing and lift restrictions on building an LNG pipeline and mining road in Alaska, carrying out President Donald Trump's executive order to remove barriers to energy development in the state.
Golar LNG Secures $1.2 Billion FLNG Gimi Refinancing Deal with Chinese Lenders
Golar LNG Limited has signed finance lease agreements with a consortium of leading Chinese leasing companies to refinance the existing FLNG Gimi debt facility. The $1.2 billion sale-leaseback facility is expected to close in Q2 2025, pending documentation and third-party approvals.
Taiwan Eyes Investment in Alaska LNG, 800-Mile Pipeline for Energy Security
Taiwanese state energy firm CPC Corp. signed an agreement on March 20 with Alaska Gasline Development Corp. to purchase liquefied natural gas and invest in the project, a move Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said would help ensure the island's energy security.
Shell to Develop Venezuela’s Dragon Gas Field, Build Pipeline to Trinidad by 2026
Shell is expected to begin an environmental baseline survey in April to look at the waves, sea currents, earth movement and marine life, as part of the engineering work to construct a pipeline from Dragon to its facilities in Trinidad.
U.S. Court Sends FERC’s NextDecade Rio Grande LNG Approval Back for Review
A U.S. court has ordered a review of FERC’s approval for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG project in Texas but left the order in place, allowing construction to continue. The ruling follows concerns over the project’s environmental impact and regulatory process.
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Trump DOE Approves Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Exports from Louisiana
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration granted Venture Global LNG approval on Wednesday to export natural gas from a proposed Louisiana facility which had faced delays under former President Joe Biden.
Brazil Pushes Petrobras, Private Firms to Lower Gas Pipeline and Processing Costs
Brazil could cut prices for firms to access gas pipelines and natural gas processing units, in a bid to lower consumer prices, Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy Alexandre Silveira said on Tuesday.
Cheniere Completes First Train at Corpus Christi Stage 3 LNG Project
Cheniere Energy has achieved substantial completion of Train 1 at its Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project, the company announced on March 16. With commissioning now complete, Bechtel Energy has handed over control of the train and associated systems to Cheniere.
China Resources Gas Secures 15-Year LNG Supply Deal with Australian Energy Supplier
Australian energy giant Woodside Energy said on Monday it had signed a long-term sale and purchase agreement with China Resources Gas International for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China.
Argentina to Tender for LNG Cargoes Next Week to Meet Winter Demand
Argentina will launch a tender process for five to six liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes next week to satisfy gas demand during the upcoming southern hemisphere winter, a government source said on March 13.
U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline Expansions Increase Takeaway Capacity by 17.8 Bcf/d in 2024, EIA Reports
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas pipeline projects completed in 2024 increased takeaway capacity by approximately 6.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in key production regions, including Appalachia, Haynesville, the Permian Basin, and the Eagle Ford.
U.S. Greenlights $5 Billion Loan for TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG Project
The board of the U.S. Export-Import Bank approved a nearly $5 billion loan for a long-delayed LNG project in Mozambique, clearing a key hurdle to restarting the project under development by French oil major TotalEnergies.
Gibson, Baytex Partner on Pembina Duvernay Infrastructure Deal
Gibson Energy and Baytex Energy have formed a strategic partnership to develop midstream infrastructure in the Pembina Duvernay, securing a long-term take-or-pay agreement.
Musk's Layoffs Shrink Workforce Needed for Trump's Energy Dominance Agenda
Mass federal layoffs are slowing energy project approvals, threatening President Trump’s ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ agenda. With key agencies like BLM and BOEM losing staff, oil and gas permitting is backlogged, raising concerns from industry leaders and lawmakers. Could job cuts derail America’s energy dominance?
Texas LNG Targets Final Investment Decision by December
Glenfarne Energy Transition expects to make a final investment decision on its Texas LNG project by December, CEO Brendan Duval said on Wednesday.
Argentina to Rely on Single LNG Import Terminal This Winter, Excelerate Says
Argentina has not requested an additional floating regasification plant from Excelerate Energy for the winter to come, a company executive said, as the South American country plans lower imports of liquefied natural gas this year.
With Costs at Twice the Price of Steel, ‘Common Sense’ Encouraged
Williams CEO Alan Armstrong warns that permitting costs for pipeline projects have doubled pipeline construction expenses, calling for "common sense" energy reform to address regulatory hurdles delaying critical infrastructure.
Williams CEO: Pipeline Permitting Costs Twice the Price of Steel, Calls for ‘Common Sense’ Reform
Williams CEO Alan Armstrong warns that permitting costs for pipeline projects have doubled pipeline construction expenses, calling for "common sense" energy reform to address regulatory hurdles delaying critical infrastructure.
Cheniere Wins FERC Approval for Texas LNG Expansion
U.S. regulators have approved the expansion of Cheniere Energy's Corpus Christi liquefied natural gas plant in Texas, a Cheniere executive said on Tuesday.
PGN Taps LNG from Export Contracts to Supply Indonesian Market
Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN), a unit of Indonesian state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina, said it will buy some LNG cargoes that were contracted for export to meet domestic demand, the company's chief executive said on Wednesday.
Egypt to Lease German Floating LNG Unit to Offset Gas Decline
Egypt, which has struggled with declining domestic gas production, plans to lease a German floating gas liquefaction unit, the Egyptian petroleum ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
Ukraine Eyes U.S. LNG Imports as Gas Needs Grow
Ukraine may import large volumes of U.S. gas this year via terminals in Germany, Greece, Lithuania and Poland, its state gas operator said, as Kyiv struggles with the impact of Russian attacks on its infrastructure.
Baker Hughes to Supply Gas Turbines, Compressors for Rio Grande LNG
Baker Hughes and NextDecade Corp. have signed a framework agreement for the expansion of the Rio Grande LNG facility, with Baker Hughes supplying gas turbines and refrigerant compressors for Trains 4 through 8.
Woodside May Delay Final Investment Decision on Louisiana LNG to Q2, CEO Says
Australia's Woodside LNG may push a final investment decision on its Louisiana LNG plant into the second quarter of 2025 as talks to sell half of the project drag on, CEO Meg O'Neill told Reuters on Monday.
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